Puch bei Hallein: population and statistics
Puch bei Hallein has a population of 4,911 (2026) across 21.0 km², or 234 people per km². It ranks 292 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,911 residents
- 21.0 km²
- 234 people/km²
- 461 m
Puch bei Hallein in numbers
Key points
Among the 119 municipalities in Salzburg, Puch bei Hallein ranks No. 27 by population.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: 99.9 in Puch bei Hallein, compared with an average of 58.6 in Salzburg and 53.2 nationally.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: 21.6% in Puch bei Hallein, compared with an average of 16.8% in Salzburg and 17.6% nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 22.7% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,111 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 100 inhabitants”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification”: higher than in 95% of municipalities.
- “Enterprises”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,944 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Oberalm, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Grödig (7,385 residents), 5.0 km away.
Population of Puch bei Hallein over time
Puch bei Hallein had 4,689 residents in 2016 and 4,911 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,728 |
| 2022 | 4,740 |
| 2023 | 4,965 |
| 2024 | 4,831 |
| 2025 | 4,919 |
| 2026 | 4,911 |
All indicators for Puch bei Hallein
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Puch bei Hallein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 1,049 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 19.8% | 21.0% | 22.1% | ranked 1,469 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 43.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,563 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 49.5% | 51.0% | 50.3% | ranked 1,427 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Puch bei Hallein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,955 | 251,966 | 4,139,571 | ranked 313 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.33 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,058 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Puch bei Hallein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 462 | 52,604 | 743,940 | ranked 214 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 537 | 60,771 | 850,266 | ranked 209 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 109.2 | 106.2 | 91.3 | ranked 442 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 621 | 66,189 | 945,381 | ranked 210 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 126.5 | 115.4 | 98.4 | ranked 286 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 594 € | 645 € | 344 € | ranked 372 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 2,444 € | 895 € | 1,414 € | ranked 444 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Puch bei Hallein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 75.0% | 77.1% | 77.4% | ranked 1,447 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 2.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | ranked 1,328 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 4,913 | 335,570 | 4,878,849 | ranked 126 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 99.9 | 58.6 | 32.4 | ranked 49 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Puch bei Hallein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 79.5% | 55.5% | 77.3% | ranked 752 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Puch bei Hallein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 16.1% | 20.6% | 8.5% | ranked 313 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,327 | 155,698 | 2,490,615 | ranked 313 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Puch bei Hallein | Salzburg | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 62.3% | 61.1% | 66.4% | ranked 1,630 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 21.6% | 16.8% | 11.0% | ranked 90 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Puch bei Hallein
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade22.7% ×1.0
- Information and communication15.4% ×2.1
- Professional, scientific and technical14.9% ×1.1
- Manufacturing7.9% ×1.3
- Construction7.9% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.6% ×0.8
- Other service activities6.6% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services4.9% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Puch bei Hallein
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Puch bei Hallein?
Puch bei Hallein has 4,911 residents (2026), ranking 292 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Puch bei Hallein?
Puch bei Hallein covers 21.0 km², with a density of 234 people per km².
Is the population of Puch bei Hallein growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Puch bei Hallein went from 4,689 to 4,911, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Puch bei Hallein?
Puch bei Hallein is in Salzburg. It belongs to Hallein (district). Latitude 47.717, longitude 13.094.
Jobs per 100 inhabitants: what is the figure for Puch bei Hallein?
In Puch bei Hallein, “Jobs per 100 inhabitants” stands at 99.9 (2024), ranking 49 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 32.4.
Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification: what is the figure for Puch bei Hallein?
In Puch bei Hallein, “Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification” stands at 21.6% (2024), ranking 90 of 1,981 municipalities; the national median is 11.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Puch bei Hallein?
In Puch bei Hallein, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,111 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Puch bei Hallein?
The nearest to Puch bei Hallein are Oberalm (1.9 km), Adnet (3.5 km), Anif (4.2 km), Grödig (5.0 km), Elsbethen (5.3 km).